Manufacturing Lead - (M-F 4P-12:30A)

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

The Manufacturing Lead is someone who thrives on challenge and continually looks for opportunities to learn. This role is responsible for ensuring production assembly cell is actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedule. The Manufacturing Lead provides effective training to the assembly cell as needed and ensures safety and quality standards are maintained at all times. The Manufacturing Lead may provide up to 50% direct labor contribution to assemble products using a variety of hand tools, fixtures, mechanical work instructions and test equipment to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble/test complex laser devices and/or systems.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 4P-12:30A

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Responsible for ensuring all WIP movement across shift is in line with projections
Leads shift production objectives by monitoring machine and personnel performance continually throughout shift
Works with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize work assignments to ensure production schedules are met
Participates in staffing projections
Launches the work shift in accordance with effective resourcing and productivity requirements
Participates and/or leads cross shift turnover meetings to ensure smooth transition between shifts
Fosters a positive work environment for employees
Advises Supervisor of front-line performance and attendance issues
Is sensitive to, and proactively supports the maintenance of a harassment/discrimination-free environment
Drives escalation process on any item causing production slow down or stoppage
Identifies and supports continuous improvement efforts with Supervisor
Sustains and drives Lean manufacturing and 5S activities
Suggests and implements cost-saving ideas
Reports and assists Supervisor in the investigation all safety incidents, participates in site safety committee
Acts with integrity and honesty while promoting the nLight culture
Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience at nLIGHT as a Manufacturing Specialist or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
Hands-on assembly, precision fabrication, and product quality performance testing experience
Ability to work a reasonable amount of overtime as required to meet production output schedules
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Basic understanding of computers and Local Area Network navigation
Basic math skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
Ability to analyze and solve problems independently
Ability to work with others collaboratively
Strong organizational skills

Preferred:

1+ years of experience as a manufacturing Lead in a semiconductor environment is a plus
Experience leading teams or projects in a manufacturing environment.
Strong inter-personnel skills with employees of differing cultural, language, and educational backgrounds
Laser device and component manufacturing experience
Lean manufacturing and continual process improvement experience
Dynamics AX software proficiency experience strongly desired

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay depends on qualifications.
Starting level and pay depends on qualifications: Manufacturing Lead - starts $24.45 per hour to $33.00 per hour
Shift differentials are paid at the rate of 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life &
AD&
D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
Tuition Assistance
Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or email.

E-Verify Participation:

nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

E-Verify Participation Poster
Right to Work Poster